GCC golden visa comparison for property investors

This GCC golden visa comparison sets Oman, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait side by side. Property-linked golden thresholds include AED 2 million in the UAE, BHD 130,000 in Bahrain and SAR 4 million in Saudi Arabia. Oman's Golden Residency starts at OMR 200,000. Check each official source before investing.

What this page compares

This page compares golden or premium residency programmes with each other. It does not compare them with entry-level property visas, which are covered in the cheapest residency in GCC guide.

Oman

Golden Residency minimum investment: OMR 200,000
Term: 10 years, renewable
Family: Family members included without age or number limits
Investor cards: OMR 250,000 for the five-year card and OMR 500,000 for the ten-year card

United Arab Emirates

Golden visa through property: AED 2 million
Rules are set at federal and emirate level, so confirm which authority applies to your property.

Bahrain

Golden residency through property: BHD 130,000

Qatar

Permanent property residency: QAR 3.65 million
Entry-level property residency is a different category and is covered in the entry-level comparison.

Saudi Arabia

Premium Residency through property: SAR 4 million
Foreign ownership rules also apply, so check what you may buy and where.

Kuwait

Property residency: No published property-investment threshold

How to use the comparison

Figures are in each country's own currency, so convert them with a current exchange rate before comparing. Also compare term, renewal, family cover and the type of property accepted. A lower number is not automatically better value.

Where Oman fits

Oman combines a published Golden Residency threshold with a separate sponsor-free owner permit, so buyers at different budgets have more than one route. Read the Oman golden visa guide and the owner permit guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which GCC country has the lowest golden visa threshold through property?

Among published property thresholds on this page, Bahrain lists BHD 130,000, while Oman lists OMR 200,000 for Golden Residency in general. Programmes differ in what counts as qualifying, so compare conditions, not only numbers.

What does the UAE require?

The published property threshold is AED 2 million.

What does Qatar require for permanent residency?

The published threshold is QAR 3.65 million.

What about Saudi Arabia?

Premium Residency through property lists SAR 4 million.

Does Kuwait have a golden visa for property?

Current status: No published property-investment threshold.

How do the golden visa Gulf countries offer compare?

Property-linked thresholds include AED 2 million in the UAE, BHD 130,000 in Bahrain and SAR 4 million in Saudi Arabia. Oman's Golden Residency starts at OMR 200,000.

Which is the best golden visa in GCC countries for you?

It depends on your budget, your family and where you want to live. Compare thresholds, terms and what counts as qualifying in each programme.

Oman vs UAE golden visa: how do they differ?

The UAE property threshold is AED 2 million. Oman's Golden Residency starts at OMR 200,000, for a term of 10 years, renewable.

Oman vs Bahrain golden residency: which needs less?

Bahrain lists BHD 130,000 through property, while Oman's Golden Residency starts at OMR 200,000. The programmes differ in what counts as qualifying.

Oman vs Qatar residency by investment: what are the thresholds?

Qatar's property residency starts at QAR 730,000, with permanent residency at QAR 3.65 million. In Oman, the owner permit has No minimum property value.

Saudi premium residency vs Oman golden visa: how do they compare?

Saudi Premium Residency through property lists SAR 4 million. Oman's Golden Residency starts at OMR 200,000.

Official sources

Last reviewed: 2026-11-09

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